The Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Personality Disorder Becomes Aggressive on the Unit

question 7

Multiple Choice

The client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder becomes aggressive on the unit. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

• A) Provide objective evidence that reasons for violence are unwarranted.
• B) Initially restrain the client to maintain safety.
• C) Use clear, calm statements with a confident physical stance.
• D) Empathize with the client's paranoid perceptions.

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Definitions:

Dress Conservatively

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Responding

The act of replying or reacting to something, such as a question, situation, or stimulus.

Personal Preferences

Individual likes, dislikes, or choices that are specific to a person's tastes or desires.

Job Interview

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